President JT Forbus (Accounting | Bogdan & Frasco) celebrated National Eat What You Want Day at the Japanese Tea Garden.
New Member Inducted
President JT and our Vice President of Membership Terry Pickering (Financial Services | Retired) inducted Kevin Davidson (Social Justice | CANI-PAC). Kevin wants to work on projects that will help end hunger and homelessness. Welcome to Kevin!
President JT and our Vice President of Membership Terry Pickering (Financial Services | Retired) inducted Kevin Davidson (Social Justice | CANI-PAC). Kevin wants to work on projects that will help end hunger and homelessness. Welcome to Kevin!
Message from Rotary District 5150 Governor
The audience watched District Governor Mary Bates' May 2021 message now found on rotary5150.org
AAPI Heritage Month
President-Elect Mary Liu (Real Estate: Sales | JM Real Estate Group | Vanguard Properties) celebrated Asian Americans' and Pacific Islanders' heritage month. She shared a statement signed by the presidents and presidents-elect of the Rotary clubs in San Francisco, condemning all forms of racism, especially the unprovoked attacks against Asian Americans.
Breakout Session
In a poll of members, almost 60% wanted to resume in person meetings in June; 23% preferred July.
Bike Build
Bill Poppen (Banking: Management | MUFG Union Bank) discussed the Bike Build scheduled for June 5, 2021. Go here for more information and registration.
Today's Speaker
Bob Hermann (Information Technology: Administration | Retired UCSF) introduced today's speaker, Christopher Pollock. Christopher, Historian-in-Residence for the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and author, shared with us the history and features of our beloved Golden Gate Park as well as the Park's recent 150th anniversary. President JT thanked Christopher and announced that 100 children would be inoculated against polio in his name.